Adele - Someone Like You -

There is a psychological reason "Someone Like You" is so effective at inducing tears.

The song is a rare "piano-and-vocal-only" ballad to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Without the distraction of heavy production, her vocal nuances—including a "near-shrieked whisper" in the chorus—take center stage. A Career-Defining Moment Adele - Someone Like You

While much of 21 was fueled by the anger of a breakup (think "Rolling in the Deep"), "Someone Like You" represents the final stage of grief: acceptance. There is a psychological reason "Someone Like You"